Installation Instructions
Types 201632 and 201632-2
Fixed Strut Kits
for Grid Antennas
 Bulletin 237058A
Description
These fixed strut kits are designed for attachment to either the vertical back member or rim of a grid antenna for greater rigidity of the installation. The kit includes the strut, strut mounting bracket, U-bracket, strut clamp assembly, and hardware. Kit 201632 has a two-piece strut that is joined by a threaded coupler and is used for six-foot (1.8 m) and eight-foot (2.4 m) antennas. Kit 201632-2 has a one-piece strut and is used for ten-foot (3 m) antennas.

Notice
The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna systems requires qualified, experienced personnel. Andrew installation instructions have been written for such personnel. Antenna systems should be inspected once a year by qualified personnel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of equipment.

Andrew disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices.

Read The Instructions Thoroughly
Before Installation

1. Select Most Preferred Location for Strut

There are three locations on the reflector that can be used for attaching the strut. They are given in the following order of preference and illustrated in Figure 1:

Six-foot antenna:
(1) Near the top of the vertical back member.
(2) On the rim farthest from the antenna
mounting pipe and approximately 45° above
the horizontal back member.
(3) On the rim nearest to the antenna
mounting pipe and apprxoimately 45° above
the horizontal back member.
Eight- or ten-foot antenna:
(1) Near the top of the vertical back member.
(2) On the rim on the side opposite from the
azimuth (adjustable) strut and approximately
45° above the horizontal back member.
(3) On the rim on the same side as the
azimuth (adjustable) strut and apprxoimately
45° above the horizontal back member.

Figure 1. Order of Preferred Mounting Locations of Fixed Strut on Grid Antennas



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